Hook and Needles: No More "That Girl" with the Plastic Bags

I brought my yarn and crochet hook in the plastic bag the yarn store put it in when I purchased it.

Walking in the room for Crochet School I noticed...
   I was the only one there with their yarn and hook....
   In a PLASTIC BAG!

I was so embarrassed!  Everyone had these nice, fancy bags....
 Granted they were seasoned knitters...
 And had been using yarn for quite a while.

I vowed I would have a nice bag the next time I walked into that room...and that will be this Friday.

Not only did I complete a bag with lots of pockets, even one with a zipper... but I also crocheted a purse!
  Basic brown with a beautiful pink floral lining...so pretty!

Just need to do a crochet hook carrier before Friday...a pretty, fancy one...brown too!  But no more pretty pink floral fabric...I'll just have to use something else.

Stay tuned!

Recipe: Afghani Potato Salad

Our favorite Afghani restaurant has closed, and I'm obsessed with recreating their potato salad since it's so good!

This recipe is oh so good on a hot day....and pretty close to what they serve.  I'll update this page as I play with the recipe.

Afghani Potato Salad
Blend together:
 4 ounces fresh Cilantro Leaves (not dried)
 1 Jalapeno pepper, inclluding seeds
 3/4 tabllespoon Sugar
 2 cloves Garlic
 1/2 teaspoon Salt
 1/2 cup Distilled White Vinegar
In a bowl, combine:
 3/4 lbs. Russet Potatoes, boiled, skins removed, and cut into bite-size pieces
 1.5 cans Chickpeas (15oz cans), drained and rinsed
 Cilantro dressing
Once combined, refrigerate for two or more hours to let flavors meld together....and emjoy!